The Wanting Seed
Describe symbolism in The Wanting Seed by Anthony Burgess
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One major symbol in The Wanting Seed is the Ouroboro, and ancient symbol depicting a dragon or serpent with its tail in its mouth. The symbol is representative of eternity.
Another symbol would be the character of Beatrice, who serves as a symbol of womanhood.
The Wanting Seed